Choose Hellkick
Choose Hellkick if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Hellkick launched in 2027.
Hellkick vs Kilnborn
Hellkick and Kilnborn both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. Kilnborn (2026) is 1 year older than Hellkick (2027). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Kilnborn
Choose Kilnborn if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. Kilnborn launched in 2026.
Both Hellkick and Kilnborn sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hellkick |  Kilnborn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | ClawSea | Kilnfire Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Kilnborn (2026) is 1 year older than Hellkick (2027).
Hellkick vs Kilnborn — FAQ
- Should I play Hellkick or Kilnborn first?
- If you want chronology, Kilnborn (2026) came out before Hellkick (2027). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Hellkick and Kilnborn similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.